One word NSW never wanted to hear
The NSW Blues State of Origin series got off to the worst possible start with one word giving the side no solace in the brutal horror show.
State Of Origin
Billy Slater bites back in tense exchange
The Queensland coach refused to answer one question despite being asked multiple times in his post-match press conference.
Joey caught up in explosive Origin moment
Andrew Johns was caught up in the most controversial moment of Origin I as the rugby league community divided in explosive fashion.
Cold-blooded captain rubs salt in NSW wound
The Queensland skipper took the man of the match award in game one before walking away with the soul of the beaten Blues.
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NRL season thrown into Covid chaos
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What’s the Buzz: Shortest Origin careers ever
Not every State of Origin star got as many games as Cameron Smith. Some didn’t even make it on the field.
Origin icon tears Queensland to shreds
Chris Close has ripped into Queensland for its performance in Game One and issued a blunt warning about an historic Origin series.
NSW legend’s huge Origin claim
NSW legend Ben Elias knows what it takes to shine at Origin level and he insists Damien Cook will go down as one of the all-time greats.
Walsh blow leaves Maroons reeling, fairytale in tatters
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Freddie’s men steel themselves for ultimate Origin checkmate
A State of Origin game is often akin to a game of chess, so NSW coach Freddie Fittler and his players turning to the board game during their unorthodox build-up could yet prove decisive.
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